Add Bookmark   Tell A Friend   Advertising Information   Contact Us   Daily News Archive: April to June 2007 To access older archived Daily News pages, click on the required year: 2008  2007  2006  2005  2004  2003  2002  2001  2000  1999  1998 Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec   Friday, 29 June 2007 Fernandez sends letter to Colombia Taiwan Vice President to visit DR Anti-DR campaign surfaces again JCE holds forum Metro to connect to grid $800 million for renewable energy Dominican products sold in US Brits looking to import The cost of not signing with Europe Much left to do Santiago building its tramway Lugtmeijer goes to Depreco Free knees and hips Horford goes third Thursday, 28 June 2007 President meets "bodegueros" Agro fair begins Jimenez staying put Harley Davidsons a complete waste US military helps training Armed Forces on border surveillance Hanesbrands closing shop Natural gas vs. propane Ex Shell exec doesn't show Celebrating choice UNFPA: 60% live in cities Wednesday, 27 June 2007 VIADOM means more tollbooths Time is running out for EPA More money for LPG subsidy FINJUS and freedom of information HMOs oppose plan Passengers not covered Shell admits errors Shootout near Police HQ Dragnets found guns and drugs Judge denies Florian bail Eat bananas, be happy The Le Scipion lies in Samana Bay Cabarete kiteboard event Tuesday, 26 June 2007 SFS campaign Same books for next year DR no longer a failed state Clean it up IDB funds for water Customs defends double taxation Europe-DR: Milk monopoly to end Anje opposed to Renove II Phantom plane drops drugs Prosecutor rejects RD$100M deal Accidents: leading cause of deaths Israel scholarships and trade Gun owners don't renew Dominican wrestlers stay in Spain Monday, 25 June 2007 Customs double dipping? IMF warning on ethanol DR-CAFTA has safeguards Powdered milk could double in price Dengue offensive considered a success Plan Renove II Senate strips LMD of funds Senate likes money "This country is screwed!" Over 150 illegal flights Swift boats for DR Three drown in scavenger attempt Quirino wants a deal CIA announces declassification of documents Karina sings at the White House Friday, 22 June 2007 Big borrowing from Brazil Deputies approve recapitalization Senate approves tax cuts Less able to evade taxes JCE organizing a national debate Inside details of Puig interpellation High-rise Santo Domingo Priest urges commitment to education Police department cleaning house Phantom women caught Senate will honor Sammy Thursday, 21 June 2007 Lula and Fernandez sign agreements Customs introduces new form EPA with Europe at risk Environmental soap ends in apology The Brazilian airplane controversy Dogs don't take bribes A fight for the beach Malecon Libre's days are numbered US travel sans passport authorized Soldier's wife causes immigration debate Sammy finally does! 600 runs Wednesday, 20 June 2007 Max goes before Senate today Coalition calls for transparency Protected Areas should have '72 borders Historic city center refurbished Pensioners from overseas get tax breaks Senate approves tax modifications Textile mill for the Cibao Boca Chica switches to ethanol Too many eggs in the basket Vandalism leaves 1000s with no water Guajimia residents will pitch in and help Cargo holdups need to be stopped Dengue campaign ready to roll AMET announces 38% fall in tickets Dominicans on All-Star lists Tuesday, 19 June 2007 Leonel shops for planes in Brazil Campaign reform could become reality Discussing desertification SFS finally makes progress Senate to vote on Sichuan loan Asonahores meeting yet to happen Medical equipment scam Cheap Santo Domingo? Diario Libre scholarships Scholarships for Cuba USF helps Miches Monday, 18 June 2007 Leonel in Miami Shell wants investigation Senator quizzed on parkland deal Max has a busy week ahead TV not books Free coffee Middle class gets no tax breaks Oh, just RD$15 billion or so... JCE rules on elections Clusters for Santiago Priest blames state for guns Kidnappers caught Shake, rattle and roll! Sosa at 599 Friday, 15 June 2007 Fernandez leaves today Call for shorter campaigns Puig won't retract statements Tourism numbers slow down Natural gas kits to be sold Shell denies accusations Central Bank recapitalization IDB asks for loan approval DR needs agreement with Caricom Metal exports exceed US$20 million Construction sector wage increases Canadian cooperation projects Korea donates equipment Revolutionaries get proper burials Buyers beware of fake Colgate Diaz looks for glory in Key West Thursday, 14 June 2007 Fernandez honors revolutionaries First Lady returns in the nick of time DEA and DNCD sign agreement Jimenez Pena denies claims Energy contract only gets worse The two Chinas and the DR Inflation increased in May Airport tax will pay for planes Tourism sector not concerned Park of the East irregularities Dominican soldier tells his story Former First Lady passes away Dominican baseball in Taiwan Rains continue Wednesday, 13 June 2007 Fernandez hands out keys Scandal at the refinery We warned you! Fernandez leads in polls Amable "wins" primary Senate to summon Puig Two-way FTA sought Spending taxes with equity IMF needed here Exports update Vehicle assembly factory for Santiago? Dengue on the rise DR on Watch List Minors at work in Santiago Landslides along Luperon Hwy. Tuesday, 12 June 2007 Fernandez to Brazil Guajimia apartments for poor Jimenez challenge ignored by board Tax Department motorcycle registration Hernandez against tax cuts Government collects 43% more Traffic lights to do their job Looking for gold, copper and silver Aristy maintains lead World day against child labor Child rapist sent to jail Domestic violence on the rise 50% of prisoners tied to drugs Dominican basketball in trouble Monday, 11 June 2007 Huge benefits from the NCF Government looks at teamsters Magistrate calls law obsolete Do not jump a red light Contractors assist in fraud Visa mafia in Ministry of Labor Last day to renew gun permits Experts look at Penal Code Customs seizes thirty containers Marbella again makes local headlines Dispute over power plant guarantee Aristy leads in vote count Tardif canonization sought Earthquake felt Cibao Friday, 08 June 2007 Apply then fly FTA talks to resume with Canada Senator on protected areas revision Coalition will monitor situation SFS discussions not happening The Metro dream continues OMSA to get new rides PRD senators challenge coal plant AES Andres gets natural gas Border bridge re-opens Cardinal speaks "Anti-Christ" in the DR? Amable Aristy to win PRSC primary? Latest crime figures Check forgers caught Student tragedy in Santiago Beauty and the Beast a la Dominicana Wednesday, 06 June 2007 DR1 to break for Thursday holiday Economy heating up Tax break = RD$1.9 billion Motorcycle registration to start? New audit for Social Security Puig's case turns comic Tourism minister calls for support Many still isolated DR emigrants send money Nuts 800 never show up The general's thieves are dead DR vs Canada in volleyball Tuesday, 05 June 2007 Fernandez names Guajimia council Agriculture in Cibao takes a hit COE warns the public Morales defends the DR Discussions set for the 12th Bahia Principe Bayahibe on hold? DR and Brazil strengthen ties Cigarettes to stay expensive Dolphy becomes an inspiration Hope dwindles in DR soldier case Protecting the turtles Pepe Goico leaves the country Drug pilots headed for jail DR wins in men's volleyball Best of handball Kiteboarding championships at Cabarete beach Monday, 04 June 2007 Rains ease, caution urged Guajimia needs more time Shopping for airplanes in Brazil DR and malnutrition Hepatitis warnings TINSTAAFL at the bank DR uses a lot of ballpoints Income up and so is inflation C-sections are more risky Dominican brain drain Fill 'er up! Oops! Former prosecutor cites penalties Friday, 01 June 2007 Mother Nature beats down on the DR Hurricane season starts JCE force officials to stop Senate head "forgives" AC Figueres opposes coal-fired generators CEDIMAT begins diabetes treatments Government presents new HIV/AIDS plan Dominican health risks "Sextuplets" doing well SDE mess getting smellier Ministry authorizes hotel Lockward case to be reheard Man kills two; commits suicide Soldier's parents go to embassy All not good for A-Rod Thursday, 31 May 2007 Fernandez's tax reductions Government tax surplus ANJE on proposals for tax cuts Alburquerque: SFS in 90 days Government tourism initiatives JCE pauses process Edes making progress Questioning hotels in Park of the East Ethanol agreement with Brazil passed DR and Haiti sign agreement Three of a kind Justifying the many NY consuls Provinces on high alert Five Dominicans lead All-Star game voting Super Felix in NY Wednesday, 30 May 2007 Health plan on hold for 90-days A call for lower taxes IMF urges "caution" with surplus Pressure mounts on accounts office Only 12 are accredited Tourism arrival numbers slow a bit The minister is upset Now Almeyda looks to Ford Mortgages good for pension funds Legislators incensed over Puig Dominican dies in Iraq Forty six years ago Rains damage bridges and homes Pan Am men's volleyball Best of handball Tuesday, 29 May 2007 Fernandez speaks tonight Playing the vehicular blame game Tourism Minister has unfair advantage? Puig criticizes plan Record number of consuls Free zone workers still waiting for raise Body of soldier found; identification not made "Sextuplets" doing well; triplets not Flood warnings continue Fighting domestic violence Manny looks for record Jose Maria Figueres at the UASD Monday, 28 May 2007 Converting public transport to natural gas Associated Press looks at Metro Grounded police cars Government could lose RD$6 billion Criminalizing billing for energy not served Voting system stalls chamber JCE worried about lack of interest Special Force patrols frontier Real "tree-huggers" I spy #1 Another real estate scandal in Higuey Good buys at supermarkets Babies, more babies Cellphone blamed for explosion PGA Champions Tour in DR Friday, 25 May 2007 Leonel will speak on SFS, taxes Government to submit new IMF letter Bengoa says government can stay mum Segura defends himself Foreign Minister attends Taiwan summit Reasons for high prices Buyers beware Ethanol plant to be built Nightlife tragedy strikes Kidnapped soldier's parents have hope Mother gives birth to five Marc Anthony coming Ju and Xue doing well Is this Sammy's weekend? Thursday, 24 May 2007 Vice President defends SFS More eligible voters Balaguer, Bosch and Pena on voting list The "revolution" OAS & UNESCO reps deny slavery Personal difference stopping energy law? Maritime Delimitation Law rejected PRD plan for cheaper fuel Brazilian mission to the DR Montas: Businesses keep ITBIS tax Government invests in the southeast MLB back in the DR? Wednesday, 23 May 2007 Ground-breaking for Mets Academy IMF has a hard time with deputies Senate authorizes bond issue Where is RD$141 billion? President nixes SS changes Tough issues re health plan Doctors will stay away from SFS Bridge repair does not halt trade Electoral board postpones review Mayor defends his trees Miamization of Santo Domingo? Amnesty International reports Hurricane signals Tuesday, 22 May 2007 Not even Leonel gets agreement IMF mission on the economy Voting abroad could be suspended Sans Souci Ports loan Venezuela helps Dominicans Domingo Abreu recognized for Pomier Caves Iraqis detained at AILA Canadian ambassador calls for more security Violence against women Slain drug dealer was out on bail Vanessa's killers get sentenced Mr. Cool not a hot commodity Tropico in the DR Alejandro Sanz concert postponed Huchi Lora & Nuria on radio Bronze in world tae kwon do event Monday, 21 May 2007 Leonel looks for an agreement President receives tax proposals IMF pressures for passage of bills An editorial for the middle class UNDP slams Chamber of Accounts Toothpaste scare round-up Coffee sector produces US$20 million Checks are nearly obsolete Historic new highs for fuels Cardinal blasts TV obscenity Another storm hits Dajabon area Friday, 18 May 2007 Fernandez inaugurates remodeled facilities Business sector wants SFS postponed Protest against tree cutting Deputies present resolutions France distances itself from anti-DR campaign Amnesty not calling it slavery Aristy provides proof Massive blackouts blamed on vandalism Scheduled blackout for tomorrow Central America and Caricom negotiate FT Positive gesture in light of tragedy Largest cruise ship to visit Police chief Man gets 30 years Manny passes Willie Thursday, 17 May 2007 First Lady wins prize Solar panels to be installed Business sector agrees with Ortega Tous Morales wants business council Salcedo defends palm trees Lora and metro studies debate Reverse for mega wages Dominican judges meet Dominicans and Haitians protest film AIRD voices concern Las Terrenas police relocated War in Iraq hits home Tragedy in Spain Sammy does it again Wednesday, 16 May 2007 Problems with the IMF? Companies delay deductions Workers compensation deductions Slow funding foils plan Ortega proposes a flat tax Deputies modify Penal Code Accounts mess gets messier Pro Haitian migrants campaign Chamber rejects charges in France The plight of Haitians in Haiti Number of cell phones Cardinal attacks drugs DNCD recovers drugs Fort Terrenas? Amelia Vega in US TV reality show Tuesday, 15 May 2007 Government has big surplus Economy grows 9.1% in first quarter Wall Street says DR outperforms Government could save RD$7.5 billion All is fine between DR and Venezuela Everything goes up Congress back to work Free zone exports down by 25% Orange provides new service INDOTEL closes shops Macarulla fears anti-DR campaign US officials deny intervening US Embassy donates equipment Confiscated Viagra was headed for DR Inmates learn skills; get paid Kids get help in Santiago Monday, 14 May 2007 Docs and clinics confuse SFS start Dajabon, days later More funds for OPRET Metro studies "do not exist" A government official above the law? A look at power company figures Salary scandal grows Dominicans reach Puerto Rico Huge death toll on the roads Volleyball readies for Pan Ams Friday, 11 May 2007 President visits "tornado" area Santiago gets money IMF mission arrives Wednesday Government looks for another loan No tax cuts New industrial parks Wishful thinking with the Metro Energy sector subsidies Caricom meeting in Belize JCE to watch campaign funding Fernandez's approval rating Total vote for Fernandez Aristy defends himself Fernandez and Horford Thursday, 10 May 2007 New natural gas plant Don't use LMD funds Too much money for politics DGII collects more money Conditioning renegoting generation Dominican Fiesta doesn't break rules Air Dominicana announced Destructive Dajabon "tornado" Cops sent to jail Saldana's hat at the Kentucky Derby Jaime Colson in Switzerland Rumors still haunt Sammy Dominican dinger derby Nine Dominicans among MLB's best Wednesday, 09 May 2007 Powerful storm hits Dajabon Renewable Energy Law Bear Stearns investment update Foreign debt at US$8.42 billion Taxpayers take to the Internet A cut in taxes? Plates for motorcycles Penal Code reform goes to Congress Free zones go on offensive Hanesbrand closing three plants Samana heads growth list Pork producers object to quota handling Geologist says no volcanoes Cardinal wants short campaigns Police look at three for escape Felix Sanchez Invitational Tuesday, 08 May 2007 President passes five laws Fernandez maintains 71% lead Bear Stearns on Fernandez win EU to give funds JCE asks candidates to hold off campaign Huchi waits; FINJUS reacts Tourism authorities increase entry fees CDEEE reports deficit Ministry of Environment foreign funds A catastrophe in the making Heliport change of plan Congress gets back to work Dominican Fiesta says it follows rules Dominican textiles in FTZ take a fall Killer cops on the run Charlie Villanueva to play in DR Monday, 07 May 2007 Fernandez wins party primary Meeting yields some results Government might use Verizon cash Record crowds for Book Fair Call centers grow, slowly Renewable energy bill boosts wind projects Once more into the breach! Why prices don't go down Spain increases aid by EUR8 million Internet growth is steady El negrito del batey "Que se dice" What's being said Automatic weapons used in killing The best of America's dancers Friday, 04 May 2007 Metro records to be withheld? Fernandez says metro will be cheap Fernandez defends spending Conciliation in the PLD Jaime David backs Fernandez 83.4% Leonel, 16.6% Danilo DR attractive for investments Cocco on prices CDEEE gets bulk of money Improving the power situation Renewable energy Haitian and Dominican officials meet RD$450 million for Higuey jail DDP in Spain Sammy and Manny set marks Thursday, 03 May 2007 Government revenues up Moody's ranking Montas explains low ranking DR to hold forum in Brazil Diplomatic status for Flacso Cuba and DR signing FT agreement? Cutting back on scholarships France donates equipment "Vla" gets 30 years A-Rod and Reyes get recognition Reyes on most beautiful list Bachata in Madrid Wednesday, 02 May 2007 Diandino vs. Huchi Corridor becomes garbage dump Numbers, instead of ideas Reaching out to Dona Chucha Jose Tomas Perez votes to be annulled Customs declarations must be online A society behind bars Mother's Day sales Caribbean Golf Classic Spiderman opens in DR Yoryi Morel at the Museum of Modern Art Tuesday, 01 May 2007 Court orders transparency in metro case Family Insurance (SFS) Fernandez meets Japanese delegation Fernandez ranked seventh in approval Dona Chucha gets a break Taiwanese may help train prisoners French ambassador on investments DR's unemployment rate high PLD still won't budge Narcisazo case to be reopened The realities of sex tourism Drug control agent murdered Sammy needs just five Friday, 27 April 2007 DR1 breaks for Labor Day Castanos makes proposal Jose Tomas drops out of race PRD calls for cheaper cedulas DR increases business in the DR DR and Korea signing agreement? Mirador criminals to jail Kidnapped child rescued Tourism workers also get raises Tourism losing opportunities Search and rescue operations intensify Dominican students standout at Model UN Dominican success at Billboard awards Slamming Sammy Thursday, 26 April 2007 CNS approves increase Raise not mandatory for all Congress and Senate take a break Political parties want reform Pointing out the weaknesses of the DR DGII goes digital Criticism for HIV/AIDS exclusion What's up for grabs Focus on Dominican deportees Only 100,000 "fichas" valid Toddler abducted; ransom wanted Fishermen rescued Wednesday, 25 April 2007 Renewable energy bill to be law Family Health Plan doesn't cover much Nation climbs tech chart Challenges for cross-border trade Salary Committee meets today Internal revenue to help free zones Parties to spend RD$350 million Groups demand policy definition Bishops on massive migration Drug testing for 5000 Boat with 34 on board sinks off Montecristi The Apprentice to Cap Cana Tuesday, 24 April 2007 Penn Governor Rendell visits DR and foreign investment DR-CAFTA's here - but prices keep rising Salary debate continues Traffic fines used for prison remodeling UASD and drivers sign agreement Energy distributors doing better Salcedo defends project Latin American politics workshop Alex is unstoppable Book fair launched Monday, 23 April 2007 Summit approves EUR233 million for Haiti Haitian minister puts illegals on agenda Subero defends drug testing More taxes for bigger government Manning worries about education Bishop urges compulsory education Cardinal supports wage hikes Labor unions lay out demands Constanza prepares for exports Haina bonds surpass expectations Police chief irked by quick releases Cops go after Mirador gang Book Fair opens Friday, 20 April 2007 Rio Group meetings Danilovich visits for Millennium Challenge World Bank report hails progress Investment brings peso appreciation Congress passes FTZ incentives bill Scheduled power outages Saturday Rosario mute on PLD campaign spending Deputies break for politics Workers union have new offer More criticism for heliport Judge gives ten days UASD turns into war zone The Mirador del Sur Park bandits "Hurricane chasers" visit Dominicans in sports Thursday, 19 April 2007 JCE approves birth registry for foreigners Fabiancic offers aid Rio Group meetings continue Supreme Court tests for drugs Improving the freight system Presidential campaign funding mystery New bus fares come into effect Hoy-Gallup poll Unions march; want raises Pushing for wind, solar and hydro power No Presidente Music Festival this year Preparing for Book Fair Hear the drums A-rod red hot; Big Papi does it again Wednesday, 18 April 2007 Summit begins its meetings Fixing things up RD$50 million for micro businesses Millions mobilize to fight dengue Drivers bow to Diandino Huge investment in tourist sector Retroactive DR-CAFTA duty treatment Poll on government spending Basic items up a lot A cannon to kill a fly? Cibao protests get violent II Pan American Men's Volleyball Cup Tuesday, 17 April 2007 Documentation for Dominicans Rio Group meets today Plaza de la Salud organ transplants Education on Dengue Understanding FTZ struggles Helping FTZs No wage parity Taiwan gives medicines Justice for Orlando A Dominican at Virginia Tech Subero says investigation is stalled Dominicans in sports Monday, 16 April 2007 DR improves ICT ranking Lots of money for government Corruption is all over government Bus fares increased RD$28 billion in transport funds March inflation Storm affects flights to US Gallup poll New president for AmCham Crashing into Police HQ On son and salsa Sosa needs 10 homeruns Friday, 13 April 2007 Less driving time to Macao Bengoa supports dollarization Raising worker salaries Robert Reid receives HIV funds Government surplus to the metro? Bishop calls for campaign reform Don't cross red lights Plan Renove Part II Transporters on Santiago's tramway DR-CAFTA trade shows BanReservas increases profits BHD merger Direct foreign investment going up Jewelry store thieves get 30 years Money transporters detained Are you ready for some football? Thursday, 12 April 2007 Fernandez receives credentials Rio Group meets in the DR Predicted reduced economic growth Non-producing copper exporters Funds for FTZs Puerto Rican business groups visit DR Wage negotiations off Santiago tramway starting August Protecting the environment Pensions official caught Coal plant begins construction MVP in Chile Blackouts in the Colonial Zone Pan American Judo tournament begins today Wednesday, 11 April 2007 Mayor backs off tax effort Labor meets today to set date Homicides are down 33% Church defends its stance Tax Department returns money ANJE objects to subsidy funds New park has a bad smell Senate approves IT crime bill Senators defend the "little barrel" Robbery is number one crime Mutilator kept in jail Falconbridge to expand their refinery Rain damage estimates Tuesday, 10 April 2007 Creating a subsidy fund Disagreeing with Montas Ministry signs agreement Businesses label bill unconstitutional Tax Department corrects mistakes Tax collections up Price of gasoline continues climbing Wage negotiations at a standstill Pierre will remain a citizen DR part of bioenergy program COE release final report Rains will continue National Aquarium has loss DR gets royal visit Monday, 09 April 2007 28 dead and 460 injured Priests lash out in Sunday's sermon Public health launches new campaign Children giving birth to children EU FTA without DRTR EU makes an offer GAO finds mess in city accounts Concern about PEME case discharge Cibao Valley flooded by more rains Wednesday, 04 April 2007 DR1 breaks for Easter Santiago-Licey highway to get four lanes Ortega Tous sent to Colombia DR to get ethanol assistance Metro keeps spending a lot ANJE: government still overspending Exports up 64% in first quarter "Green tax" unleashes protests Lack of transparency stalls market Three down and two to go Holy Week Radio Network Holy Week exodus begins Accident prevention during Holy Week Most hotels fully booked Easter Week religious events Tuesday, 03 April 2007 Political parties take a break Political parties get funds Pie-Pierre calls investigations vengeance Opinions on the Pie-Pierre case OPRET and transporters reach deal Adjusting for the DR-CAFTA Negative trade balance after one month DR-CAFTA changes customs Businesses begin increasing salaries Drug assets seized Santo Domingo west levies "green" tax Hospitals get RD$30 million for Holy Week Another cell phone tragedy Suspected Gulias killer caught Horford makes the difference Monday, 02 April 2007 Fernandez hits campaign trail Safety precautions for Easter Week Bank loan for Samana aqueduct Highway renewal plan gets funding No information on websites Drivers make big bucks Hotels want a clean up Broglio asks some tough questions Pie-Pierre ready to defend herself Fuel hits new high European remittances grow Tragic weekend on the highways Baseball supplement Daily News Archive  |  Message Board Archive

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